Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has officially clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket in Gombe State, confirming his emergence as the party’s flagbearer ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Pantami’s victory at the PDP primary marks the formal beginning of his governorship campaign, positioning the globally recognised scholar, Islamic cleric, and technology policy expert as the opposition’s most formidable challenger to the ruling APC administration in Gombe State.
The former minister, who served with distinction in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet where he championed Nigeria’s digital economy transformation agenda, secured the ticket in what party sources described as a resounding and largely uncontested primary exercise — a testament to his overwhelming acceptance among PDP delegates across the state.
Pantami’s emergence is being celebrated by his supporters as a watershed moment for Gombe State politics — the arrival of a candidate with rare combination of intellectual depth, international exposure, religious credibility, and genuine grassroots connections capable of delivering real transformation at the state level.
His candidacy is expected to dramatically energise the PDP’s base in Gombe State while simultaneously putting significant pressure on Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s APC administration to defend its record on development, security, and public welfare ahead of 2027.
Political analysts say Pantami’s entry into the governorship race transforms Gombe State into one of Nigeria’s most watched 2027 battlegrounds, given his national profile, the strength of his personal brand, and the intense interest his candidacy has already generated among voters, media, and political observers nationwide.
Pantami is expected to formally unveil his campaign manifesto and governance vision for Gombe State in the coming weeks as his campaign organisation shifts into full gear.
CDA News Nigeria will bring you comprehensive coverage of the Gombe State 2027 governorship race as it intensifies.
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